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Architects Foundation and Fireclay Tile’s 2021 partnership honored for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion In the Inaugural Anthem Awards
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation and Fireclay Tile announced today that their 2021 partnership for the Diversity Advancement Scholarship for Black Women has been named Best in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Partnership or Collaboration, Silver Medal Class in the Inaugural Anthem Awards. Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and […]
Fireclay Tile announces Diversity Advancement Scholarship with the Architects Foundation
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
As part of their Made for Good commitment, Fireclay first partnered with The Architects Foundation in 2021 to create a Diversity Advancement Scholarship aimed to support the progress of aspiring Black women architects and help narrow the racial disparities in the design industry. With the help of the community and industry partners, Fireclay was able to raise over $50,700 to support the education of two prospective students. This year, Fireclay Tile is excited to announce that they're doubling down by committing $25,000 as part of their Fireclay Gives program and setting an even higher fundraising goal of $100,000, which can support four students.
AF McAslan Fellow Melissa Smith visits Umm Qais Heritage Site
JANUARY 28, 2022
Following COVID-related delays, the recipients of the 2021 Architects Foundation 2021 AF/McAslan Fellowship have finally launched critical research projects in partnership with Turquoise Mountain related to the organization’s Ottoman-era Umm Qais site in Jordan. Melissa traveled to Jordan in January of 2022 to research the past, present and future of water management at the Umm Qais archaeological site.
AF welcomes four new board members
JANUARY 6, 2022
The Architects Foundation welcomes four new members to our board of directors. Laura Flusche; Sharon Haar, FAIA; Kenneth Lewis, AIA; and Michael Marshall, FAIA begin their three-year terms as board members in January 2022. AF additionally extends gratitude to our outgoing board members: Thomas Luebke, FAIA and Carole Wedge, FAIA. Laura Flusche Laura Flusche serves […]
New ARE scholarship for aspiring Black architects
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
The LFRT ARE Scholarship will cover the cost of the ARE, provide $500 in study materials, a one-year subscription to AIA’s exam prep resource, ArchiPrep, one year of dues to AIA or the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and one year of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ (NCARB) record fees. In order to be eligibile, applicants must be Associate AIA or a member of NOMA, hold an NCARB Record, and must be eligibile for the ARE. A brief essay is required to apply and letters of recommendation are optional. More than 30 awards are available.
Applications now open for 2022 tuition and ARE scholarships!
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Five scholarship applications are now open for architecture students and emerging professionals. Check your eligibility and apply by Jan. 14, 2022!
Scholar Feature: Zuleika Baldeo
OCTOBER 22, 2021
Zuleika Baldeo, a Morgan State University sophomore and recipient of the Curry Stone Foundation Diversity Advancement Scholarship, reflects on her path to the profession.
2021 Grad Reflection: Louis Suarez
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Louis Suarez, a Diversity Advancement Scholar and a 2021 graduate from Carnegie Mellon University, shares reflections on his architecture studies, his scholarships, and the next stage of his career path.
Architects Foundation Annual Report
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
$524,979 raised; 66 scholars support; $206,920 in scholarships distributed; 2,300 visitors to The Octagon—2020 was a big year!
Octagon Manager: Position Posted
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
The Architects Foundation is actively seeking a full-time manager for The Octagon museum.